Hey there all, need some help and pics I guess are always nice. I need a solenoid for our car but I dont have any reference as to what was original to even start looking for one. An eyesore in the engine compartment I want to fix. Thanks!
Hi, what year and number range car are you working on?
Helps us to guide you
Cheers
66 march built car
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regards
PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
I may have an extra one of these if you need one.
Quote from: outlawincorporated on April 26, 2021, 02:28:57 AM
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PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
thanks for the pic phil! Is that assymbly line or service replacement.
Quote from: mgreene on April 26, 2021, 09:01:33 AM
I may have an extra one of these if you need one.
yes please check and see what you have. Would like an NOS one and not used.
Quote from: Jbarela on April 26, 2021, 10:57:34 AM
Quote from: mgreene on April 26, 2021, 09:01:33 AM
I may have an extra one of these if you need one.
yes please check and see what you have. Would like an NOS one and not used.
Sorry, no NOS ones, they would all be used.
Have you checked with Virginia classic mustang? They have reproductions that appear to be virtually perfect.
Quote from: Karguy on April 26, 2021, 11:28:47 AM
Have you checked with Virginia classic mustang? They have reproductions that appear to be virtually perfect.
They are nice, but the hardware is all wrong... the copper lugs should have fine thread and all the nuts should have captured tooth washers... there was also gray sealer used at the base of all 4 nuts.
I bought some reproductions a couple of years back and they were junk. They would hang in the engaged position and the starter would not disengage. I think they were from Marti Autoworks. I finally sent them back and got my money back.
Quote from: S7MS427 on April 26, 2021, 11:48:55 AM
I bought some reproductions a couple of years back and they were junk. They would hang in the engaged position and the starter would not disengage. I think they were from Marti Autoworks. I finally sent them back and got my money back.
From what I understand, the new ones on the market are made by Alloy Metal, the ones that do a bunch of repro wiring. I have no first-hand experience with them, but supposedly they don't have the issues with the former versions. Too bad they couldn't get the hardware correct.
I had a nice original like the one in Phill's photo restored by David Davis at DSD Restorations, turned out very nice.
https://www.dsdrestoration.com/about (https://www.dsdrestoration.com/about)
Quote from: s2ms on April 26, 2021, 12:27:16 PM
I had a nice original like the one in Phill's photo restored by David Davis at DSD Restorations, turned out very nice.
https://www.dsdrestoration.com/about (https://www.dsdrestoration.com/about)
was it rebuilt internally or just physically restored?
Both. Internals were shot, engine would keep running when the key was turned off. He replaced the internals, restored the exterior, and used the correct gray sealer Charles mentioned on the bolts. Also used gyptal on the top rivet.
I just got off the phone with David. He is not restoring them anymore, it's just to time consuming for him and takes away from the cars he is restoring. It was a great lead and he was very kind over the phone.
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Quote from: outlawincorporated on April 26, 2021, 02:28:57 AM
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PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
thanks for the pic phil! Is that assymbly line or service replacement.
Jbarela.
this example is a assembly-line example. NOS ones are to few and far between, last one i had the chance at buying was $350 i passed and it was purchased by a well knowm restorer immediately.
regards
PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
Quote from: outlawincorporated on April 26, 2021, 07:20:30 PM
Quote from: Jbarela on April 26, 2021, 10:53:30 AM
Quote from: outlawincorporated on April 26, 2021, 02:28:57 AM
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regards
PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
thanks for the pic phil! Is that assymbly line or service replacement.
Jbarela.
this example is a assembly-line example. NOS ones are to few and far between, last one i had the chance at buying was $350 i passed and it was purchased by a well knowm restorer immediately.
regards
PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
thank you Phil, hope your doing well. Sent you a couple of emails and PMs, I was worried. Hope we can talk soon. Appreciate your help and support!